Qualification : BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH404
CAO Points : 400
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Degree Overview
>The BBS in Business and Management is the flagship undergraduate degree programme in the School of Business, offering comprehensive coverage of all major elements of business and our widest range of optional modules.
>Business and Management students learn from international and local industry experts about how they can make a positive difference in the lives of customers, employees, colleagues, organisations and broader society through applying management best practices.
>Students explore how to manage contemporary organisations and are offered exceptional flexibility and choice. This degree offers students insights into all of the major functions of business, as well as the opportunity
to undertake specialist options in the subjects they most enjoy. This means students may specialise based on their strengths and interests.
>The Schools goal is that, on completion of the programme, graduates emerge as critical thinkers, experienced
in working in groups, knowledgeable in key Business Management functions, and will have acquired the skills needed for success in a dynamic and evolving labour market.
>There is a possible transfer option to this degree in second year for students who have completed the first year of the Bachelor of Arts degree (MH101). See BA Degree for details.
Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad)
1st year
The first year is about building the foundations of knowledge in business and management. The fundamentals of business and management are covered in modules including Management, Marketing, Innovation, Professional Skills and Business Ethics. No prior studies in business/management are required.
2nd year
The second year is about expanding your knowledge of the core disciplines and functions in business and management. Students take a combination of core and optional modules. Optional 10 credit Elective. Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between 2nd and 3rd year and graduate after the 4th year. *(The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive).
Final year
The final year is about deepening your understanding of business in general, examining how functions and theories tie together at the strategic level. Students also have the opportunity to specialise through a choice of advanced optional modules.
Possible transfer option from the Bachelor of Arts degree MH101.
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Department of School of Business
Department of Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of International
Department of ICARUS
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Department of School of Business
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Innovation Value Institute (IVI)
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | O4 | H7 |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2025
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. MH404 Round 1 Points 2023: 401
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
The Maynooth Education
Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.
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Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students